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Trip to Gopalswamy Betta & BRT

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Date: 23rd may 2009 – 25th may 2009 Place: Gopalaswami betta, Biligiri Rangana betta and Kgudi Wilderness camp The forest has always fascinated me with its wildness. I love the forest feel—the smell of the mud, the fresh air—everything about it makes each moment magical and memorable. There are countless reasons to revisit Kgudi, but the excitement of spotting a tiger for the first time still lingers in my mind. We [GNG] started early on 23rd May and reached Mysore by 10 AM. After having dosa at one of Gautham’s favorite hotels, GTR, where he always feels nostalgic, we set off for Gopalaswamy Betta. I am always curious about new places, so I was eager to see this historical temple perched atop the hill. The drive was about 87 km from Mysore—roughly an hour and a half—but I couldn’t take my eyes off the lush, green mountain ranges along the way. Gopalaswamy Betta We entered the temple, which felt like stepping into a historical monument. What captivated me the most was the  Gopalasw...